I realised my Good Reads post have this trend/theme around self-improvement article - a little realisation/wake-up call that I should probably try to branch out a little and read more about other topics (Eg: business, finance), But in the month of March 2021, I found myself struggling at work a little and procrastinating over tasks, which led to the discovery of these articles. Thank you Google and algorithms.
There Are 3 Types of Procrastinators. This Flowchart Will Tell You Which One You Are - Inc.
Procrastination has always been associated with "laziness", but there are reasons beyond that - this article explained the three common type of procrastinators, illustrated in the chart below.
This article came in timely as I have been finding myself procrastinating a lot recently. I realised that I am falling into the "Decisional Procrastinator" category - I find myself procrastinating both at work and out of work - and the description seems to match what I feel.
One simple example - I have always wanted to promote the content of my blog, but this has never really taken off because I kept procrastinating, finding excuses to put off this simple task, and telling myself I'll do so when "I'm good enough". But what is good enough? How do you know if the content is "good enough"?
What is it that is holding me back? Upon reflection, I realised that I am afraid of judgement from others - on how what I write is not good enough, could be better etc etc etc. Which is honestly a silly glass ceiling I have created for myself.
I know I've just got to believe in myself more, and just do it.
This flows nicely into the next article I'd like to share...
Use This Flowchart to Identify What Type of Procrastinator You Are - Life Hacker
Now that you have identified what type of procrastinator you are, now let's talk about how we can try to overcome it. This article from Life Hacker gave some pretty good suggestions and mindset changes/next steps you can try to get over procrastinating :)
I'd definitely want to be mindful to always keep the bigger picture in my mind.
I started this blog to share about the food I love, places I've been that I want others to know about, and now some random stuff which I thought will be helpful to others too (eg: all these articles I am sharing), and this is something I want to keep in my mind :)
I am starting to journal my thoughts and try to identify the why(s) of my fear - I realised when I put my thoughts into words, I am able to see through my irrationality (sometimes) :)
Science of Persuasion - Influence at Work
This video was introduced in one of the online course I've been taking on Coursera. My main takeaway from this video -
7 simple questions to help form your 2021 career goals - CNBC
I love the reflection questions in this article! These questions are helpful for one to understand their strength, values and purpose. Here are the seven key questions from the article:
1. What have you accomplished this year/during x?
This helps you create a positive mindset when you're entering the new year/phase
2. What makes you come alive?
What tasks are you completing? What kind of environment are you working in? Who are you interacting with?3. What do you not want?
4. What can you accomplish by yourself?
ie your achievement that is not reliant on anyone else5. How are you spending your time each day?
6. What would your perfect day look like?
7. What helps you find resilience every day?
Think about what helped you get through especially turbulent days this year: How did you organize your time? How much flexibility did you need from your boss in order to do your best job at home and at work? What did you do to take care of yourself each day?
10 Questions to Ask to Spark Stimulating Conversations - Inc.
1. What's your story?2. What absolutely excites you right now?3. What was the highlight of your day (or week)?4. What gets you up in the morning?5. What is your whole reason for existing--your "why"?6. What's the most important thing I should know about you?7. Why did you choose your career or line of business?8. What is one of your most defining moments in life?9. What's the best thing that's happened to you this year?10. When's the last time you failed spectacularly at something?
Forget About SMART Goals: 5 Unconventional Goal Setting Methods to Try Instead - doist
1. Anti-Goals
2) Micro-goals
3) Having a theme
4) Change of environment
Which of these habits is keeping you from being a great communicator? - TED
1. Looking good
For example, let’s say I enthuse, “We’re so excited to be going to Greece on holiday this year.” The competitive speaker will jump in with, “Oh yes, I’ve been to Greece six times and I love it!” My feeling: deflation. My joy has been made to look second-rate.
2. Being right
The need to be right can arise from a fear of being disrespected. Or it may come out of the fear of being seen as we really are, as flawed human beings who are perfectly imperfect and full of contradictions and confusions.
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